Watching this while laying in a hotel, 300 miles from home, working on the road. Wife struggling with Stage 4 cancer, so I do this for the money but quickly not becoming worth it. Time to realign. Thanks.
Stellar stuff, per usual Ryan... BTW, IMHO "40" is the perfect age. I'm about to turn 67 next month, and I can assure you that an "attitude of gratitude" is key to enjoying your life. Keep 'em comin'! Godspeed!
Not everyday will be perfect but be grateful for everyday. I'm 40 just got out of very toxic relationship, I'm a great father and I've found the secret to living a happy life and that is to fill it with great loving memories a ton memories. Memories are the only thing your taking to the grave, so make an abundance of great loving memories. That's my two cents and thats my philosophy of life. God bless.. Great video BTW
Just turning 27 and having a father who is 72 you hit the nail on the head. He has told me he wishes he was there more for us growing up. He was a hard worker and a truck driver so he wasn’t home a lot and left a lot up to my mother on raising us. Now they are talking about divorce because they never had a strong marriage because it was always work work work. I needed to hear this because I don’t want my marriage to be like that.
@@frankiegunnz8066 there is a thing called work life balance, and if all a man does is work, then he loses influence in the child's upbringing. A dad is more than some cash cow. You must be present emotionally which requires time at home, too.
Please do hear this. I have a marriage like your parents’, my husband is a hard worker and trucker, and we have 6 children like you. Remember, Son, your life is made up of your choices. You can be like your example, and have the same sadness, or choose the high road of love, forgiveness, and acceptance and discipline yourself to be who you authentically are.
I encourage you to value your dad. What you look for, you will find: He has taught you more than you realize. Stand on his shoulders, don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. Observe the pain and the good times, the choice is: be better or be bitter.
It can be done but it takes living on purpose. My dad worked away from the family and he kept in touch with each person in the family every single day. We all still have a great relationship. I advised my husband to do this with our children, he did not nor is he completely present when home. . Being on the road, is not the issue. Being purposeful is the issue.
As a man of similar age, it’s a trip to hear how different our lives are. Myself never having a wife or children, I’ve kept my circle extremely small. I have a simple life and I am thankful for it. Thanks for sharing. 👍
100% Correct!!! I reached my breaking point 2 years ago and I'm just now back on track. The best treasures are with you now. All the other stuff is icing on the cake. Thanks brother!
Loved it. Especially the last part about being satisfied, happy and fulfilled... I can definintly see myself becoming more creative and having new ideas if I was those three things, I know my attitude changes when I am happy!! I'm going to write down those three things and incorporate them into my Prayer life and my daily thoughts. Thank you Ryan!
I appreciate you doing this podcast, I really see the need for stronger men in this world. I enjoy listening to this and I am able to learn things from it as well:)
Amen. As a young man I worked with many older, retirement age gentlemen who had plenty of money in the bank yet continued to show up to work, not because they wanted to. They chased the money over their family and eventually it was all they had left.
As several others have already remarked it would have been beneficial if I had heard this twenty years ago, but I learned through change as you did and I’ve come to terms with those errors and yes some were life changing but I was offered second chance and I did learn from the first mistakes that there is more to each day than what most of us believe when we are just starting out and these are elements that remain and make a difference to a persons life and feeling fulfilled
You said you no longer are stressed about finances. That’s the reason why you’re able to focus on vacation and family. Unfortunately, balance only comes later. You, like many others, did not have balance until you experienced financial success, which then created the opportunity for balance. Had you not sacrificed balance, you would not have financial freedom and therefore would likely have a different mindset. That’s the cold reality most are not willing to accept.
I get that its important to have a family/social life but having enough money to pay for everything is important to so how do you create a healthy boundary to do both?
Learn to do away with unimportant activities. Tv, computer, phone surfing. Sitting on the couch, getting drunk with the guys. Wake up early. You'll be amazed how much time you can find. Its doable man.
Stellar message. Thanks for this. I needed to hear this as my life has been hectic, but i can at least steer it in the right direction by small, but significant choices.
That sucks. My relationship with my father has always been estranged. I thought as I got older and took more responsibility for myself that would change. Like in a movie, there would be a happy ending with a sense of closure. But that is never going happen. Our relationship has become more strained as his health has started to fail.
6:40 - that is odd. I had a fiancé years ago who said the same thing. As I was working toward getting house for us, I found out that she was f*cking another guy. (True story and she used those exact words)
Watching this while laying in a hotel, 300 miles from home, working on the road. Wife struggling with Stage 4 cancer, so I do this for the money but quickly not becoming worth it.
Time to realign.
Thanks.
Just listen to "Cats in the Cradle." That song alone will put life in perspective.
Stellar stuff, per usual Ryan... BTW, IMHO "40" is the perfect age. I'm about to turn 67 next month, and I can assure you that an "attitude of gratitude" is key to enjoying your life. Keep 'em comin'! Godspeed!
Not everyday will be perfect but be grateful for everyday. I'm 40 just got out of very toxic relationship, I'm a great father and I've found the secret to living a happy life and that is to fill it with great loving memories a ton memories. Memories are the only thing your taking to the grave, so make an abundance of great loving memories. That's my two cents and thats my philosophy of life. God bless.. Great video BTW
Just turning 27 and having a father who is 72 you hit the nail on the head. He has told me he wishes he was there more for us growing up. He was a hard worker and a truck driver so he wasn’t home a lot and left a lot up to my mother on raising us. Now they are talking about divorce because they never had a strong marriage because it was always work work work. I needed to hear this because I don’t want my marriage to be like that.
I'm thinking of doing trucking too for more money for my son and I. You dad did what a man Is supposed to do. He busted his a$$ and provided.
@@frankiegunnz8066 there is a thing called work life balance, and if all a man does is work, then he loses influence in the child's upbringing. A dad is more than some cash cow. You must be present emotionally which requires time at home, too.
Please do hear this. I have a marriage like your parents’, my husband is a hard worker and trucker, and we have 6 children like you. Remember, Son, your life is made up of your choices. You can be like your example, and have the same sadness, or choose the high road of love, forgiveness, and acceptance and discipline yourself to be who you authentically are.
I encourage you to value your dad. What you look for, you will find: He has taught you more than you realize. Stand on his shoulders, don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. Observe the pain and the good times, the choice is: be better or be bitter.
It can be done but it takes living on purpose. My dad worked away from the family and he kept in touch with each person in the family every single day. We all still have a great relationship. I advised my husband to do this with our children, he did not nor is he completely present when home. . Being on the road, is not the issue. Being purposeful is the issue.
As a man of similar age, it’s a trip to hear how different our lives are. Myself never having a wife or children, I’ve kept my circle extremely small. I have a simple life and I am thankful for it. Thanks for sharing. 👍
100% Correct!!! I reached my breaking point 2 years ago and I'm just now back on track. The best treasures are with you now. All the other stuff is icing on the cake. Thanks brother!
This man's speeches are epic. Keep it up Sir!
Thank you very much for your honesty. I’ve always appreciated it
Great video. Young men, listen to this one once in a while. There is a lot of true wisdom here.
Loved it. Especially the last part about being satisfied, happy and fulfilled... I can definintly see myself becoming more creative and having new ideas if I was those three things, I know my attitude changes when I am happy!! I'm going to write down those three things and incorporate them into my Prayer life and my daily thoughts. Thank you Ryan!
The algorithm is working properly, this hits home rn. Subbed, thanks for the work
Thanks man, this is a fantastic reminder, we can live fulfilled as we are with what we have. We are so blessed.
I needed to hear this today! I truly appreciate everything I have and I really need to slow down and enjoy “the moment “
Thank you and Godbless you
Thanks for making the video.
I appreciate you doing this podcast, I really see the need for stronger men in this world. I enjoy listening to this and I am able to learn things from it as well:)
Amen. As a young man I worked with many older, retirement age gentlemen who had plenty of money in the bank yet continued to show up to work, not because they wanted to. They chased the money over their family and eventually it was all they had left.
The hat looks great!
Thank you for taking the time to upload this.
As several others have already remarked it would have been beneficial if I had heard this twenty years ago, but I learned through change as you did and I’ve come to terms with those errors and yes some were life changing but I was offered second chance and I did learn from the first mistakes that there is more to each day than what most of us believe when we are just starting out and these are elements that remain and make a difference to a persons life and feeling fulfilled
Well spoken words of wisdom. Thank you for that I appreciate you.
No doubt, I've been racking my brain on how to generate more income while also spending more time with my family
Happy Father’s Day brother.
Great podcast - Its so easy to validate yourself with money/work vs. the things that really matter.
This was what i needed to hear and take imventory of my life. Thanks man
Its all about balance.
This spoke to me on an incredible level and for that I thank you. New subscriber, and I look forward to what the future holds.
Perfect timing, thanx! Reminds me of "the happiness advantage" by Shawn achor
Thanks brother!
Well said sir ! Thank you for the message 🙏🏼 God Bless…
What’s written on the sheet of paper to our right of your head? Another great episode.
You said you no longer are stressed about finances. That’s the reason why you’re able to focus on vacation and family. Unfortunately, balance only comes later. You, like many others, did not have balance until you experienced financial success, which then created the opportunity for balance. Had you not sacrificed balance, you would not have financial freedom and therefore would likely have a different mindset. That’s the cold reality most are not willing to accept.
Perspective is reality.
Words of wisdom!
Wise words.
Job stress is real. Anxiety about my job is there. Sure, I could leave but no clue what I'd be dong instead if I left.
Variety is the spice of life. Try other shit u won't know u like it till u try it
Great advice
Great moustache, goes very well along with the beard!
I get that its important to have a family/social life but having enough money to pay for everything is important to so how do you create a healthy boundary to do both?
Learn to do away with unimportant activities. Tv, computer, phone surfing. Sitting on the couch, getting drunk with the guys. Wake up early. You'll be amazed how much time you can find. Its doable man.
Contentedness is enlightenment.
New subscriber 👍thanks (I’m blessed thank 🙏God )
6:10 that hit me.
Stellar message. Thanks for this. I needed to hear this as my life has been hectic, but i can at least steer it in the right direction by small, but significant choices.
Keep up the good work
My dad just came back into my life and all I want is him to come over and help me work on my house but he won't find the time. It sucks.
That sucks. My relationship with my father has always been estranged. I thought as I got older and took more responsibility for myself that would change. Like in a movie, there would be a happy ending with a sense of closure. But that is never going happen. Our relationship has become more strained as his health has started to fail.
Maybe your dad feels as tho the only reason you want him around is to work on your house ?
@@nightfangs2910 I thought of that so I dont bring it up anymore. Its more of a bonding thing that I want.
@@DJ468pb that's best, you can ask him for a hand with something once in a while but don't let it become a habit
Did you tell him. Or just us?
Awesome Advice brother….subscribed
Thank you
My wife used to tell me to count my blessings all the time.
I don't know how many seasons we have left until maybe a possible societal collapse or something happening..
Thank u
Seamless.
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼💯
6:40 - that is odd. I had a fiancé years ago who said the same thing. As I was working toward getting house for us, I found out that she was f*cking another guy. (True story and she used those exact words)
Heavy stuff
Don't get so caught up making a living that you forget to live..
👍
Don’t go chasin’ waterfalls..... lol
His wife dumped him.
Leave work at work...do not bring it home with you....